This year’s Ramzan transmissions have featured moments that left viewers questioning the content being aired across major channels. From unconventional questions to unexpected quiz responses, the broadcasts have raised eyebrows on social media.

One such moment occurred during Express TV’s Piyara Ramzan when a caller asked a question about breaking a fast in an unusual situation. The caller said, “If I do not have water or dates with me at the time of iftar, can I break my fast with a cigarette?” The question quickly circulated on social media as viewers reacted uncredulously to the exchange.

Another call on the same transmission, hosted by Javeria Saud, involved a university student seeking advice about money given for charity. The caller explained his situation, saying, “I study at a university and I have a girlfriend who wants me to take her shopping for Eid. She has been insisting on it, but I am not earning right now and I do not have money. My parents gave me some money to donate as charity. Can I use that money to take her shopping instead?”

The religious scholar on the program responded firmly: “You should fear God. The foundation of this relationship is not correct in the first place. Why are you trying to turn something that is not permissible into something permissible? How could you even think of using a sacred form of charity in this way?”

A similar exchange appeared on a Samaa Digital podcast hosted by Falak Chohan, where another caller asked a question related to charity and personal relationships. The caller said, “My girlfriend is facing financial difficulties. Can I give her zakat?”
The religious scholar responded by questioning the premise of the request. He said, “The question itself is wrong. May God guide all of us. This is not a permissible relationship. Why don’t you give it to someone from your own relatives instead?”

Meanwhile, a moment from ARY Digital’s Shan-e-Ramzan also gained attention during a quiz segment hosted by Waseem Badami. During the round, a participant was shown a picture of political leader Maryam Nawaz and was asked to identify the person in the image. The participant replied, “Benezir Bhutto.”

Another clip that circulated online came from Ramzan Pakistan, airing on PTV Network and hosted by Jugan Kazim and Ahsan Khan. During a discussion segment, Ahsan Khan asked a guest to suggest five top series on Netflix or Amazon that people should watch, a question that prompted discussion on social media about the type of topics being introduced during Ramzan programming.

These incidents have highlighted a shift in Ramzan programming, where religious guidance and entertainment intersect, sometimes in unexpected ways, prompting discussion among audiences about the relevance and approach of live transmissions during the holy month.